Yes, I've Seen Them!
And I see them when I least expect it,
On visiting the VA,
One might be wearing a cap saying Vietnam Veteran,
Another might wear a cap,
Saying Veteran of World War II or Korea.
A few might wear a patch saying "Veteran"
Of the war they were part of.
Some might look older than their years.
Yes, I've Seen Them!
Marching in different parades,
And they're might proud of the service.
They did, but they might never talk,
To just anybody,
About what they did in any war,
Because it's not talk for polite company.
Yes, I've Seen Them!
Rendering honors to other veterans at their funerals.
And I know what they're thinking,
"Will mine be next funeral?"
Yes, I've Seen Them!
At the VA, some missing limbs,
Others not able to walk are in wheel chairs,
Or make use of crutches or a cane.
Some being aided by another veteran,
Because we understand what cause their injuries.
Slowly they are leaving us,
And the nation hardly notices their passing...
Yes, I've Seen Them!
When a widow gets an American Flag
As tribute to their service.